APC Smart-UPS On-Line, 6KVA Rackmount (SRTG6KXLI)

Key Features

High Output Power Factor:
Delivers a high power factor for more real output power in watts, achieving unity for 5kVA-10kVA units, maximizing the available power to critical systems.

High Efficiency “Green Mode”:
Achieves efficiency greater than 98%, reducing utility and cooling costs without compromising reliability or performance.

Multi-color LCD Display:
Intuitive, user-friendly display provides real-time, detailed UPS status with customizable configurations in multiple languages. This display offers basic and advanced menus with key metrics like output/input voltage, frequency, runtime, load, and battery health, alongside settings for bypass control, output voltage, frequency, and brightness.

Switchable Outlet Groups:
Supports independent control of outlet groups, enhancing management by enabling prioritized shutdowns, sequenced startup, and load shedding to extend runtime during power interruptions.

Pre-installed Network Management Card and APC SmartSlot:
Built-in Network Management Card enables remote monitoring and control, and the APC SmartSlot allows the addition of accessories to enhance communication capabilities.

Emergency Power Off (EPO):
Provides a remote UPS shutoff option during an emergency, enhancing safety protocols.

Comprehensive Communication Ports:
Features USB, serial, and SmartSlot ports, supporting multiple network accessory cards for versatile management.

Electrical Specifications

• Input Voltage: 230V (configurable for 220V, 240V)
• Output Voltage: 220V, 230V, or 240V (configurable)
• Power Output: 6000W / 6000 VA
• Efficiency: 93.5% standard operation, >98% in Green Mode
• UPS Type: Double Conversion Online
• Wave Type: Pure sine wave

Battery & Runtime

• Battery Type: Lead-acid (APCRBC170 replacement)
• Battery Voltage: +/- 96V
• Recharge Time: 4 hours
• Battery Life: 3–5 years
• Extended Runtime: Supports optional battery packs (e.g., SRTG192XLBP4)

Physical Dimensions & Mounting

• Dimensions: 17.5 cm (H) x 44 cm (W) x 62 cm (D)
• Weight: 55.9 kg
• Rack Units: 4U (rack/tower convertible; rail kit optional – SRTGRK1)
• Mounting: Rack-mountable

Input & Output Connections

• Input Connectors: 1 hard-wired, 3-wire (1P + N + E)
• Output Connections:
  • 2 x IEC C13
  • 1 x IEC C19
  • 1 x Hard wire 3-wire (H N + E)

Monitoring, Control, and Software

• PowerChute Network Shutdown:
  Supports network-based shutdown, energy reporting, and integration with virtualization platforms like VMware and Microsoft Hyper-V. Enables VM prioritization, sequenced server shutdown, and scalable architecture.
• EcoStruxure IT Ready:
  A cloud-based, vendor-neutral monitoring solution, offering 24/7 live data, smart alarming, and predictive insights directly to your smartphone. Enhanced options with EcoStruxure Asset Advisor provide 24/7 remote troubleshooting by Schneider Electric experts.

Performance & Protection

• Crest Factor: 3:1
• Harmonic Distortion: < 2%
• Bypass: Internal, automatic/manual
• Surge Protection: 600 J rating

Environmental

• Operating Temperature: 0–40°C
• Storage Temperature: -15–45°C
• Humidity: 0–95% non-condensing
• Operating Altitude: Up to 3000 m
• Acoustic Level: 55 dBA
• IP Rating: IP20

Certifications & Standards

• Certifications: CE, UKCA, TISI
• Standards Compliance: EN/IEC 62040-1:2019/A11:2021, EN/IEC 62040-2:2006/AC:2006, EN/IEC 62040-2:2018

This configuration combines robust power management with advanced features for high-efficiency operation, making it ideal for critical data center and network environments.

Areas where this UPS is commonly used:

1. Data Centers:
   Used to protect server racks and network equipment, ensuring critical systems remain operational during power interruptions and allowing for graceful shutdowns if needed.
2. Network Closets and IT Rooms:
   Supports smaller network hubs and infrastructure within offices or enterprise environments, maintaining connectivity and access during power fluctuations.
3. Healthcare Facilities:
   Provides reliable power for sensitive medical devices, lab equipment, and IT systems, supporting continuous operation in hospitals, clinics, and labs, where downtime could disrupt patient care.
4. Telecommunications:
   Secures telecom equipment and base stations, supporting reliable voice, data, and internet connectivity for uninterrupted communication services.
5. Manufacturing and Industrial Applications:
   Often deployed to protect control systems, sensors, and automated machinery, ensuring that critical production processes continue without interruption.
6. Financial Institutions:
   Supports ATMs, trading systems, and back-office IT infrastructure, where constant power is crucial for transaction processing and financial data security.
7. Educational and Research Facilities:
   Ensures power stability for computer labs, research instruments, and network systems, allowing students, educators, and researchers to work without disruptions.
8. Retail and Commercial Spaces:
   Maintains continuity for point-of-sale systems, inventory management, and security systems, preventing sales and operational losses during power outages.
9. Government and Municipal Facilities:
   Used in command centers, emergency response units, and administrative buildings where consistent power is essential for critical communications and data processing.
10. Broadcast and Media Centers:
    Powers broadcasting equipment, editing suites, and data storage for live broadcasts, ensuring minimal disruption to media production and streaming services.

FAQs for the APC Smart-UPS On-Line 6kVA (SRTG6KXLI):

1. What type of equipment can this UPS support?

• This UPS is ideal for critical equipment in data centers, network closets, telecom installations, medical facilities, industrial applications, and other environments with high power needs. It can support servers, network switches, routers, storage systems, and sensitive industrial or medical equipment.

2. What is the runtime of this UPS?

• The runtime varies based on the connected load. At full capacity, it may run for several minutes, providing enough time to start a backup generator or perform a controlled shutdown. For extended runtime, optional external battery packs can be added.

3. What does “double conversion online” mean?

• Double conversion online means that the UPS continuously converts incoming AC power to DC and then back to AC. This design isolates connected equipment from power fluctuations and provides pure, stable sine wave power, ensuring high protection for sensitive devices.

4. How efficient is this UPS?

• In standard operation, the UPS is 93.5% efficient. When in “Green Mode,” it achieves up to 98% efficiency, reducing energy consumption and cooling costs without sacrificing reliability.

5. Can I monitor and control this UPS remotely?

• Yes, it includes a pre-installed Network Management Card, allowing remote monitoring and management over a network. You can access key performance metrics, configure settings, and perform diagnostic checks.

6. What kind of batteries does this UPS use?

• It uses lead-acid batteries with an expected lifespan of 3–5 years. The standard replacement battery model is APCRBC170. The batteries are hot-swappable, allowing replacement without powering down connected equipment.

7. How often should I replace the batteries?

• Battery replacement is recommended every 3–5 years, depending on environmental conditions and usage. The UPS will display a notification when the battery needs replacement.

8. Does this UPS have an emergency power-off (EPO) feature?

• Yes, the EPO function allows you to remotely shut off the UPS during emergencies, which can be useful for safety protocols in certain environments.

9. Can I configure the output voltage?

• Yes, the output voltage is configurable for 220V, 230V, or 240V, allowing it to support a variety of regional voltage requirements.

10. What is the purpose of the switchable outlet groups?

• Switchable outlet groups enable independent control of specific outlets. This feature allows you to prioritize equipment shutdown, load shedding, or sequencing of connected devices, helping extend the UPS runtime during outages.

11. Is this UPS compatible with EcoStruxure IT?

• Yes, it’s compatible with EcoStruxure IT, Schneider Electric’s cloud-based monitoring platform. EcoStruxure provides live data, alarms, and advanced insights for proactive maintenance and improved uptime.

12. What do the different colors on the LCD display indicate?

• The multi-color LCD display shows real-time system status:
  • Green: Normal operation
  • Amber: Condition requires attention
  • Red: UPS alarm that needs immediate action